When was the last time you felt your whole being hum with vitality? Try working one or two of these tips into your day as first aid for feeling worn out.

For many Australians 2008 will be the year to get into shape. However new research is indicating that many people need to carefully consider their weight loss approach in order to be successful. Of those who went on a weight loss plan at the start of 2007, a staggering 68 percent were back to their […]

Whether you want to lose a little or a lot of weight, there are three essential components for weight loss success: a healthy relationship with food, an active lifestyle and a balanced approach to living. So it’s surprising to find that so many people overlook the need to move it to lose it. Most of […]

When was the last time you felt your whole being hum with vitality? Try working one or two of these tips into your day as first aid for feeling worn out. 1. Kickstart with cayenne: Start the day with a glass of warm water, the juice of ½ a lime, a teaspoon of honey and […]

By Judy Davie “I have type 2 diabetes and I am getting sick of Weetbix every day for breakfast. The Heart Foundation approved breakfast cereals have a lot of sugar in them — most of it comes from the fruit. Can you recommend a good cereal without much sugar?” — Leonie Dear Leonie, Breakfast really […]

By Judy Davie In nature, nothing sweet is poisonous, which might explain our inherent love of all things sweet. The problem is that sugar, or rather too much sugar, can lead to weight gain, tooth decay, and can endanger the health of people with diabetes. If you like it sweet, there are many more options […]

This diet book written by Rory Freedman, a former agent for Ford Models and a self taught know-it-all together with Kim Barnouin a former model who holds a Masters of science degree in Holistic Nutrition is referred to by the authors as a ‘no nonsense, tough–love guide for savvy girls who want to stop eating […]

Does it seem that every time you enter the supermarket there’s a new healthy product on offer? With a growing public interest in nutrition and wellbeing, food manufacturers are tapping into nutrition trends with a fast stream of new products in development. So what is likely to be hitting our stores in 2008? We can […]

Sure, listening to music is enjoyable — but it seems it has hidden healing potential as well. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques indicate that music activates the brain’s ‘pleasure centres’, which in turn lower blood pressure, improve sleep quality, and reduce depression and anxiety. In a study from Temple University, Pennsylvania, patients who listened […]

If you're looking for a great way to kick start your New Year fitness resolution – get a dog! Seriously, there is very positive research linking having a pet and fitness levels.